Creamed tuna on a shingle is an easy-to-make comfort food dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. The dish consists of canned tuna in a creamy sauce served over slices of toasted bread or crackers. Its name refers to the way the tuna mixture resembles creamed chipped beef, also known as "creamed chipped beef on toast" or "creamed chipped beef on a shingle."
This article features two variations of creamed tuna on a shingle: a classic recipe using canned tuna, cream of celery soup, and milk, and a more flavorful version made with fresh tuna, a homemade cream sauce, and a variety of seasonings. Both recipes are simple to follow and can be easily tailored to individual tastes. Whether you prefer the convenience of canned tuna or the fresher flavor of cooked tuna, these recipes offer a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
HARD TIMES CREAMED TUNA
Times were tough for my newly divorced mom in the 70's. I remember eating creamed tuna on toast with a green salad on the side at least weekly. It was one of my favorite meals, and I had no idea we were eating it out of necessity. Times aren't so tough now, but I still make this about once a month. It's great when you're in a hurry, or have limited supplies on hand. My kids love it too!
Provided by holly
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth and slowly stream milk into the mixture while whisking continually. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir tuna into the milk mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook until tuna is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Ladle tuna mixture over toasted bread to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 303.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CREAMED TUNA FISH ON A SHINGLE
Oh how I love this comfort food. This has been a staple piece in my diet since I was a little girl- It makes me happy.... Best on a cold winter night!
Provided by Megan Krape
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter over med heat in small sauce pan.
- Add flour slowly, stirring constantly until well combined (it should form a smooth paste with no balls of flour still hidden).
- Add milk slowly, stirring in between each addition till all is smooth and not curdled looking.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Lastly, add the tuna fish and bring to a low boil. If sauce is too thick for your liking, add more milk -- too thin, add more flour.
- *sauce will thicken a bit as it simmers*.
- I like to add more pepper- towards the 1/2 teaspoons mark- but add to your liking.
- Toast 6 slices of bread in toaster, immediately upon removing from toaster put a large spoonful of tuna mixture on top of toast and spread evenly over top.
- Grate desired amount of cheese on top and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.3, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 315.6, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 11.6
SOS -- "STUFF" ON A SHINGLE
After being wounded in Italy in 1944, my grandfather returned home and improvised a dish he was often served in the military. The Army called it "Chipped Beef on Toast". The soldiers called it Something (I can't mention here) On a Shingle, and in classic military tradition, that name was reduced to SOS. My grandfather taught this recipe to my dad, who, in turn, also taught it to my mother and me. My mother, who is offended by the idea of having the first "S" of SOS on her table, calls it Creamed Beef on Toast. All measures are approximate. Because of this, the recipe multiplies well. Heck, you could make enough to feed an army. ;-)
Provided by ATM 67
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine ground beef, onion and garlic on a large skillet or pot, and brown the beef.
- Once the beef is browned and your onions clear, add the flour. There are two important things to note here - (1) Do not drain the beef (2) Add enough flour to completely absorb all the liquid in the pan.
- Once all fluid is absorbed by the flour and you have a nice roux, add your milk. Again, remember that the measures are approximate. So, you want to add about twice as much milk as flour.
- *Do not be afraid of adding too much milk. If you do, you will just have to cook it for longer in the next step, but the flavor will reward you for your efforts.
- Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and slowly cook away the fluid, stirring often, until you have a nice thick milk gravy.
- Spoon generous amounts over dry toast (like an open-faced sandwich) and enjoy.
- We never have it with a salad or veggies, but they would go well this dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.7, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 119.9, Sodium 161.5, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 35.7
STEAMED TUNA FISH
Steps:
- Place tuna steaks in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, sherry, vegetable oil, green onions, ginger, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Remove tuna steaks from steamer, and place in a serving dish. Pour sauce over tuna steaks, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1329.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
CREAMED SALMON ON TOAST
Steps:
- In a saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste is formed. Gradually add milk and reserved liquid from peas, stirring constantly, until a smooth thick gravy is formed.
- Flake salmon into a bowl, breaking apart any large pieces. Stir salmon and peas into the sauce carefully with a wooden spoon to avoid mashing the peas. Cook until heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toast bread in toaster oven or broiler pan. Butter, if desired, and top with salmon mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 880.3 mg, Sugar 5 g
MOM'S CREAMED TUNA
Mom's creamed tuna on toast was her go-to meal on a busy day. Boil a couple of eggs, open a few cans, toast some bread and, "Viola!" dinner is served. To me, it's comfort food that I enjoy to this day. I think of Mom every time I make it.
Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal
Categories Fish
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan or skillet, over medium heat, stir together soup and milk; heat until it simmers. (Density of condensed soups vary; add the amount of milk that seems appropriate.)
- Add tuna, stirring gently to combine; continue heating until mixture is simmering hot.
- Fold chopped eggs into tuna mixture; continue heating for about 20 to 30 seconds, enough to heat the egg.
- Remove from heat; serve hot over toast, English muffins, noodle or rice. Garnish as desired. Store leftover creamed tuna in airtight container in refrigerator. Reheat on stovetop or in microwave.
CREAMED TUNA ON TOAST
When we were kids, my mother was on a shoe string budget. By the end of the week the cupboards were getting bare and she would have to throw something together for us to eat. This was usually what she would throw together. Its quick and easy and most kids love it if they like tuna! Even my husband and my son enjoy this one!
Provided by Linda Kauppinen
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. In a sauce pan combine the cream of mushroom soup, dash of pepper and peas. Heat on low setting so not to scald and burn.
- 2. If the mixture seems too thick you can add a dash of milk, but you want a thick mixture and not runny. Break up your tuna adding it to the creamed mixture. Heat to a low simmer bubble.
- 3. Serve over buttered toast.
CREAMED TUNA ON TOAST
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, mix tuna and soup. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Toast the bread. Pour equal amounts of the tuna mixture over each slice of toasted bread and season with salt and pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 997.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC-HERB CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in the hot skillet. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper and place in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a serving plate and keep warm.
- Add half-and-half and spreadable cheese to the same skillet and stir until incorporated. Add lemon juice. Set 2 tablespoons of the sauce aside. Add spinach to the remaining sauce in the skillet and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Divide spinach between 2 plates and place tuna steaks on top. Serve reserved sauce over the steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 399.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CREAMY SHELLS WITH TUNA AND SPINACH
This update to the old-fashioned tuna casserole is just as delicious as you remember: It gets a fresh taste from spinach and a fun shape from shells.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, and cook until slightly thickened and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and let sauce cool slightly.
- In a food processor, combine bun, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red-pepper flakes. Process until fine crumbs form. Transfer half the mixture to a large bowl and combine with spinach, tuna, and half the sauce; season with salt and pepper. Fill each shell with 2 heaping tablespoons spinach mixture and place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and breadcrumb mixture. Bake until sauce is bubbling and breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 9 g
CREAMED TUNA ON TOAST
Make and share this Creamed Tuna on Toast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BarbaraK
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thaw frozen peas in a collendar.
- Melt the margarine in a saucepan.
- Add the flour and blend.
- Add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent clumping and stir until creamy.
- Add the tuna, peas, salt and pepper and warm through.
- As the tuna is warming, toast bread.
- After toasted, cut in triangles and spoon tuna mixture over the toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 229.1, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 6.7
Tips for Making Creamed Tuna Fish on a Shingle
- Use high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or oil and is not too dry. - Flake the tuna well. This will help the tuna to evenly distribute throughout the sauce. - Use a good quality cream sauce. A good cream sauce should be thick and creamy, but not too heavy. - Add some vegetables to the sauce. This will help to add flavor and nutrition to the dish. - Serve the creamed tuna fish on a shingle with your favorite sides. Some popular sides include toast, crackers, or rice.Conclusion:
Creamed tuna fish on a shingle is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy sauce, flaked tuna, and optional vegetables, this dish is a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to serve at a potluck, creamed tuna fish on a shingle is sure to please.
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